Course overview
Our Diploma of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Agriculture course package gives you a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Agriculture if you didn’t meet the entry requirements. In the Diploma you’ll study in the same subjects and classes as Bachelor's students while receiving additional support with enrolment, subject selection and university systems.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma you will move directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Agriculture, receiving advanced standing for the subjects you have already completed. With the Bachelor of Agriculture you’ll build foundational skills in plant and animal sciences, agricultural systems, agribusiness, land and soil management, and sustainable agricultural practice. Graduate ready to apply for membership with Ag Institute Australia.
Terms and conditions apply. You must ensure you have read and understood these terms and conditions before applying for a course package.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma you will move directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Agriculture, receiving advanced standing for the subjects you have already completed. With the Bachelor of Agriculture you’ll build foundational skills in plant and animal sciences, agricultural systems, agribusiness, land and soil management, and sustainable agricultural practice. Graduate ready to apply for membership with Ag Institute Australia.
Terms and conditions apply. You must ensure you have read and understood these terms and conditions before applying for a course package.
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Career Opportunities
Graduate ready for a diverse range of agriculture roles, including:
Agribusiness owner or manager Agronomist Agricultural sales and marketing manager Animal health and welfare officer Animal Nutritionist Soil scientist Food auditor Government policy adviser Biosecurity officer Food supply chain and logistics coordinator Agricultural research scientist
Majors
Agriculture.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 20 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites..
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC